Town N Country, we always want you to have the very best for your pet. That’s why some of you may have noticed that for our canine patients, we have begun to recommend Vectra 3D over Frontline and K9 Advantix. We’d like to tell you why we’ve chosen Vectra 3D. Why we've changed. Here's why [...]
Pet owners should be aware that chicken jerky products from China may be associated with reports of Fanconi-like syndrome in dogs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. The FDA issued the following alert: Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in small [...]
It’s a rare pet owner who never slips a little something from the dinner table to a happy pet under the table. With Thanksgiving upon us, and all that wonderful food on your plate, should you feel guilty if you succumb to those big brown eyes? The short answer is no, but there are certain [...]
Halloween isn't just the time of year when you dress your pet up and bring them to see us for a happy visit. It's also that time of year when all the grocery stores put the candy on sale, and families like yours stock up to get ready for Halloween. What you don't know could [...]
You wouldn't believe the working dogs we know - service dogs, rescue dogs, guard dogs and search dogs are just a few examples. Trained for specific tasks, working dogs are physically strong, a bit independent in nature, and usually medium to extra-large in size. Service dogs are trained to help handicapped people with simple [...]
As the weather gets cooler, a lot of people feel a sense of complacency when it comes to flea meds. Trust us - that's NOT cool. We're seeing more fleas now than we have seen all summer, because people assume that the flea risk will be less, and they stop treating their animals. Fall is [...]
Hopefully, nothing! But cancer is a reality for many animals. And - as with humans - prevention and early detection are your very best defenses against cancer in your pet. A Couple of Ounces of Prevention One simple safe practice for cats is choosing the safest vaccine. Although it may seem convenient to choose the [...]
Bella's family loved to spend winter months in Florida and summer months in North Carolina. One sunny day in Florida, Bella and her papa were walking along when a particularly feisty Floridian squirrel stole Bella's attention. Although Bella was usually a level-headed Golden Retriever, she temporarily lost her head and bolted while a stunned papa [...]
A bored dog is trouble waiting to happen. Overturned trashcans, chewed up sofa arms and one-of-a-kind shoes are all evidence of a dog with too much time alone. When both husband and wife work full time, a solution to doggie boredom can be Doggy Daycare. Dogs that attend a good daycare are better socialized and [...]
The responsibility of owning a pet includes making sure your pet is properly treated with basic vaccines. Individual needs vary according to the lifestyle and health of each pet, but some things are always the same for each patient. Here's a general list of what you can expect for your dog: ALWAYS: Rabies: Required by [...]
